Lees Marketplace is hiring: Overnight Baker-Richmond in Richmond

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Position Summary

Lee’s Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for our guests. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products, exceptional service, and a friendly, welcoming environment. We value our team members and treat them like family, and we strive to make a positive impact in the communities in which we serve.

At Lee’s Marketplace, the Overnight Production Baker plays a key role in crafting high-quality, scratch-made baked goods that delight our customers each day. This position is responsible for preparing, baking, stocking, rotating and maintaining inventory for a wide variety of bread, rolls, pastries, cakes and specialty items during the overnight hours. The ideal candidate has a passion for baking, excellent time management, and a strong understanding of bakery production methods and food safety practices.

Primary Position Duties

• Prepare and bake fresh bread, rolls, pastries, and other baked goods using recipes and formulas provided by the bakery department.
• Accurately measure, mix, cook, and package products according to established recipes and batch sizes to ensure consistent quality and taste.
• Assist with the production of items according to demand forecasts, adjusting production runs as necessary to meet customer and retail needs.
• Assist with maintaining proper inventory levels and ordering supplies as needed to prevent shortages.
• Follow the nightly production schedule to ensure shelves are stocked with fresh product by store opening. Prioritize tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ensure all baked goods meet Lee’s Marketplace standards for appearance, texture, and taste. Prepare items for display or packaging with proper labeling.
• Monitors batch consistency, baking times, temperatures, and product output to ensure optimal quality.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workstation. Follow all food safety, allergen, and sanitation guidelines, including proper storage and equipment cleaning.
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels, minimizing waste, and reporting low stock or product inconsistencies to the Bakery Manager.
• Maintains, processes, and completes orders through digital and written order processing.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

• Guest Service: Greet and assist guests and team members in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Provide knowledgeable answers to guest and team member inquiries.
• Promote and exemplify a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.
• Display excellent problem solving skills and strive to find the best resolution that aligns with the company values.
• Be familiar with, and assist customers with, Lee’s Marketplace website.

• Product Handling: Ensure product freshness by monitoring production, rotating stock and checking expiration dates.
• Ensure perishable items are stored at correct temperatures and dry ingredients are stored appropriately to prevent spoilage.
• Maintain accurate inventory of production supplies and ingredients using FIFO to reduce waste.
• Follow all recipes to maintain product consistency and quality.
• Package bakery goods properly to maintain freshness and comply with food safety regulations, including labeling with pricing, ingredients, and allergens.

• Cleanliness and Safety: Maintain a clean and organized work area. Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.
• Store products containing dairy or other perishables at proper temperatures to prevent spoilage.
• Support hygiene practices for bakery staff, including hand washing, gloves, and equipment sanitation.
• Ensure allergen labeling and handling to avoid cross-contamination; report safety hazards promptly.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations and contribute to department cleaning responsibilities.

• Team Collaboration: Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals. Promote Lee’s Marketplace mission and core values. Participate in meetings and training. Adapt to a fast-paced environment and support other departments as needed.

• Position Requirements: Age 18+, Availability for Overnight Hours (including weekends and holidays), Food Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain).

• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds; manual dexterity; repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional climbing of stools or ladders.

• Tools and Machinery: Commercial Mixers, Pallet jack, Ovens/production machines, Slicers, Wrapping machines, Scales, Sheeters, and other bakery equipment as needed.

• Education or Skills: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum 1 year of baking or commercial bakery experience preferred. Knowledge of commercial baking equipment. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes. Food Handler’s Permit or ability to obtain one.

• Skills and Abilities: Strong communication, self-motivation, team leadership, analytical and decision-making skills, organizational and multitasking abilities, adaptability to fast-paced environments, good math skills, and ability to learn new programs quickly.

• Benefits: Competitive hourly wage/salary, paid Sundays, benefits package (health, disability, EAP, 401k, other insurances), 10% discount, Ace Hardware discount, and applicable PTO.

• Work Environment: Friendly team, opportunities for advancement, safety-forward culture, and supportive management.

Lee's Marketplace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.